Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Radeon R8 M535DX

When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R8 M535DX, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R8 M535DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

Main Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book Radeon R8 M535DX
Interface IGP
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book is used in Laptops, and Radeon R8 M535DX - in Desktops.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R8 M535DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 174 MHz higher, than Radeon R8 M535DX.
  • Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R8 M535DX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 0−1
ultra / 1080p 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 20−22 1−2
medium / 1080p 10−12 0−1
The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2000% more, than Radeon R8 M535DX.

Full Specs

  Maxwell GPU Surface Book Radeon R8 M535DX
Architecture Maxwell GCN 3.0
Code name Surface Book Meso
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 1 October 2015 18 April 2017
Pipelines 384 320
Core clock speed 954 MHz 780 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz 891 MHz
Transistor count 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 17.82
Memory bus width 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.0
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
Optimus +
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